More young people are taking part in organised sporting activities in schools in Largs and surrounding schools.

The Active Schools team – who provide a range of activities across the area – have an accessible programme resulting in more pupils engaged and involved in sport and physical activity.

And this year they reached new heights with stats showing that more pupils are getting involved in the sessions co-ordinated by the team.

Leading the Active Schools team is Leanne Hillan-Fowler and she is thrilled at the ever-increasing participation levels amongst North Ayrshire’s young people.

She said: ““We’ve also developed a career professional development calendar for teachers which has increased our pool of volunteers, while the introduction of a primary and secondary events calendar has resulted in an increase of extra-curricular activity sessions.

“It is really reassuring to see that participation levels are up and more and more people are engaged with what we are trying to do.

“Being healthy and active is a priority for our schools and we play an important part in delivering that.”

An increase in the numbers taking part in the year-long North Ayrshire Sports Academy has resulted in more extra-curricular clubs being run.

Councillor Louise McPhater, Cabinet Member for Communities, said: “A huge well done to all the Active Schools team for some really impressive work over the last 12 months.

“We want our young people to have as many opportunities as possible to take part in activities that are inclusive and engaging.

"The Active Schools team are playing a huge part in helping us achieve that with their varied programme."